Sony BRAVIA KDL-32BX300 Operating Instructions Manual page 54

Black bands appear at the • Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater
edges of the screen than 16:9 (this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV
will show these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the
screen. For more details, check the documentation that came with your
DVD/Blu-ray (or contact your program provider).
• Programs in 4:3 aspect ratio will have bands on left and right sides of the
screen.
• Programs broadcast in HD formats (720p and 1080i) with 4:3 content
will commonly have black bands on the left and right sides of the screen
which are added by the broadcaster (see image on left).
• Auto Wide will not expand the picture when the black bands on the
sides of the screen are added by the broadcaster. You can manually
change the Wide Mode to Wide Zoom, or Zoom to fill the screen,
which will remain in affect until you change the channel or input or
manually change the Wide Mode again.
Certain programs on DVD • This is due to the digital compression of the source content used by
or other digital sources certain digital broadcasts and DVDs which may cause your TV's screen
display a loss of detail, to display less detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or dots,
especially during fast- pixelations) to appear on your screen. These signal compressions are
motion or dark scenes more visible and are dependent on the clarity and resolution of the TV.
Remote control does not • To determine if the problem is with the remote control or not, press a
operate button on the TV.
• Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries.
• Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of
the TV.
• Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles.
• Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation; try
turning off the fluorescent lamps.
Some digital cable channels • Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital
are not being displayed cable channels. Check with your cable company for more information.
• The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show/Hide
Channels setting (see page 33).
Lost password • Select the Password settings on the Parental Lock settings, then enter
the following master password: 4357. This password clears your previous
password and allows you to enter a new password (see page 34).
How to reset the TV to • Turn on the TV. While holding down 4"on the remote control, press
factory settings POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.)
Release 4".
IMPORTANT: The reset will clear all of your customized settings
including the Parental Lock setting.
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